In my experience, it's not a generational thing, but a personal thing. The best things to buy check both "memorabilia" and "enrich my present day" boxes. If I'

In my experience, it's not a generational thing, but a personal thing. The best things to buy check both "memorabilia" and "enrich my present day" boxes. If I'm going to get an album, I might as well get it at the show. If there's a new book you want, check if there's a signing, etc. I usually give books to the thrift store after I've read them, but I'll hold on to the copy of John Hodgeman's More Information Than You Require because of the experience of getting it inscribed at a meet & greet.